shades of green network™
the green economy network
SUCCEED GOING GREEN! The Shades of Green Network™ mission is to stimulate the growing green economy by offering integrated strategies to succeed being green together by leveraging the power of our networks to provide comprehensive business services, funding source options, deal flow, and top talent.
Go Green and Save
“Bal Tashchit"
TEMPLE SINAI
PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL It takes a Network. The Shades of Green Network™ is
August 2009
Let us help. As a client rep, we will deliver a
committed to help our clients succeed being
comprehensive building information audit, a list
green. We do this by offering integrated
of integrated energy saving opportunities,
strategies that leverage the power of our
create RFP’s for potential contractors and as
professional networks to provide
well, work with you in the coordination of your
comprehensive energy saving opportunities and
short and long-term goals to guide your
access to a wide verity of green professionals
organization through the important and often
who will advise and bid on your upcoming
complex decision making process of going
project.
green.
Jump into Green We can help!
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TEMPLE SINAI, PROPOSAL OVERVIEW August 2009
We are client reps. Optimizing COMMERCIAL Energy and Utility Costs PHASE 1
Commercial Performance Coordination PHASE 2
The path to efficiency starts when we ‘Assess’ your Commercial property with the
Beyond the Assessment ‘Energy Audit’
Energy Audit that is right for your situation. We
phase, our coordination service is tailored to
serve commercial Businesses, Universities and
your needs. We can either provide the services
Schools, Libraries, Retail Locations, Multi-Family
based on an hourly rate or by project percentage
Residential and Industrial Properties. We are a
rates. If we cannot for any reason provide the
'Performance' solution provider that tailors
services you need directly, we can recommend
programs for commercial property owners,
qualified providers in the field to serve as our
property managers, and major tenants. Our
eyes and ears from our network of service
solutions simply save money on your utility bills.
professionals. **
Our team matches the right technology and
Shades of Green Our small steps make a big impact to the nation and the world. Co-founder Peter van Geldern
services to meet your needs. **
We offer a “menu” to help you choose a shade of green that is right for you. 1. Tune up
2. Remodel
Commercial Energy Audit with Return on Investment Report
‘GREEN’ Commercial Property Design and Renovation
A Certified Commercial Efficiency
SGN’s ‘whole property’ approach seeks
Consultant will come out to your property and
out advanced opportunities for renewable
analyze your electric, fuel, and water bills and
energy possibilities and cost-reductions. This
explore your property, searching for the most
“whole” approach investigates possible
cost-effective opportunities to save money,
changes you can make to “upgrade” your
energy, and protect the environment. The
building such as; Co2 monitoring, electricity
deliverable is a detailed report showing exactly
efficiency systems, new window installations,
how your property compares in areas such as
whole building weatherization, alternative
lighting, electric base load, heating efficiency,
energy “add-ons,” insulation improvements,
and cooling efficiency as well as an easy-to-
daylighting, and grey water systems, just to
understand Return on Investment (ROI) cost/
name a few.
3. High Performance HIGH PERFORMANCE Building FEATURES High performance and green buildings are energy efficient, comfortable, healthy and safe, durable, environmentally responsible and are designed and built as a system. Some features may include 1. TIGHT CONSTRUCTION 2. SEALED HEALTHY CRAWL SPACE 3. IMPROVED INSULATION 4. DOUBLE PANED LOW E WINDOWS: 5. RIGHT SIZED HVAC EQUIPMENT: 6. PRESSURE BALANCED HVAC
benefit analysis on the energy-saving tactics
7. IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY:
that are best suited for your organization.
8. PROPER E MOISTURE MANAGEMENT 9. ECO RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS
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•• SGN uses this official Green and Save® consulting process.
THE PROCESS
SGN uses the official Green and Save® consulting process
COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE COORDINATION You take the initiative to see with a quick diagnostic where you stand on energy consumption and savings potentials.
HIGH TY I UTIL S BILL
GET STARTED
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We provide a comprehensive On-Site Review and a detailed ROI report.
We help you navigate the path to lower utility bills
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TAX CREDITS
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We review the bids and level set the performance and payback to generate the most savings
LOANS COMMERCIAL EFFICIENCY CHECKUP
CONTRACTORS PRODUCTS
PERFORMANCE COORDINATION
LOW UTILI TI BILLS ES !
REBATES
Phase 1
Phase 2
THE ART OF ROI REPORTING
MOVE FORWARD Choose your shade of green.
Green & save has the Best ROI charts in the business!
Whether it's light green or deep forest green, we'll help you take the journey to succeed being green.
1. Tune up 2. Remodel 3. High Performance “Shades of green” means taking large or small steps towards attaining your energy savings or sustainability goals.
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KNOW - BRAINER SOLUTIONS! • Zero Down Payment • Pay only for results
Energy Audit with Return on Investment Report The path to efficiency starts when we ‘Assess’ your property with the Energy Audit that is right for your situation. Energy Auditing is relatively new to most Americans, so the breakdown below is designed to help you understand the differences and choose the right type of audit. Please note that our team members are cross certified to be able to best serve your specific needs.
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Green & Save - The most cost-effective way to start saving money. A Certified Home Efficiency Consultant will come out to your home and analyze your electric, fuel, and water bills before exploring your home and searching for the most costeffective opportunities to save money, energy, and the environment. The deliverable is a detailed report showing exactly how your home compares in areas such as electric base load, home heating efficiency, and cooling efficiency as well as an easy-to-understand Return on Investment (ROI) cost/ benefit analysis.
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Included in our fee
SAVE 80% on your lighting costs!
GET CERTIFIED
The Building Performance Institute (BPI ). Your auditor will come out to your home and look at two major categories. First, your auditor will test the safety and efficiency of your combustion equipment such as the furnace, boiler, and range. Second , they will use a Blower Door to test for weak spots in the home’s thermal boundary. The deliverable is a report that lists the results of the tests as well as recommendations for improvements like air sealing.
SAVE THE EARTH & SAVE MONEY WITH GREAT GREEN PRODUCTS
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Energy Audit with Energy Star Rating For new home construction, Residential Energy Service Network has a ‘Home Energy Rating’ HERS Index that scores the homes efficiency. The Rater conducts onsite inspections, typically including a blower door test (to test the leakiness of the house)
Residen(al Solu(ons
and a duct test (to test the leakiness of the ducts). The results of these
save energy. save money. save planet.
tests, along with inputs derived from the plan review, are used to generate
How the PowerCost Monitor works.
An Innova(ve Approach to Monitoring Electrical Consump(on
the HERS Index score for the home. This type of a ‘Rating’ Energy audit is
Extra
Monitor your The PowerCost Monitor™ is a home energy monitor that shows you what your increasingly popular with builders that want to market their homes as high household's electricity consump*on is from moment to moment and in total. progress performance via Energy Star’ standards. From looking at the PowerCost Monitor™, you can see in real *me how much electricity your home is using. Your PowerCost Monitor's smart technology calculates your home's electricity use and displays that informa*on in a way that we can all understand ‐ in dollars and cents as well as in kilowaS hours. You Use simply have to program in your u*lity's electric rate.
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Energy Audit with Infrared Imaging Upon request, our Energy Auditors Electricity How the KEC technology works. An Innova(ve Approach to Recycling Wasted Electricity in Your Home more use Infrared (IR) Cameras to literally help ‘see’ where there are voids in The KEC power factor op*miza*on unit (KEC) increases power factor, by reduc‐ efficiently ing the amount of reac*ve power that the load draws from the u*lity company. insulation as well as past or ongoing water damage. The IR enhancement to KEC store the reac*ve power needed for the crea*on of the EMF within the the Energy Audit is typically an induc*ve load. As the motor operates, this reac*ve power is “pulled” and “pushed” to and from the KEC by the motor. Therefore, reducing the amount of Building that the cost of the equipment energy you need to purchase from the u*lity company.
upgrade of a couple hundred dollars given ranges from $4,500 to over $15,000. The
On off Science Building Science Institute trains auditors on specialty techniques to use the How the GreenSwitch technology works. switch for Institute cameras and the major camera manufacturers also provide excellent software An Innova(ve Approach to Energy Efficiency the whole GreenSwitch technology uses simple wireless technology to control energy and tutorials to help guide auditors into the best practices for the equipment. usage in the home or office. With the convenient flick of one switch, the Green‐ building. Switch Master Switch sends a protected radio frequency to all GreenSwitch components, cuWng power to designated lights and outlets and seWng climate control to economy mode. Turning the switch back "on" returns the system to fully opera*onal. GreenSwitch eliminates the drain of unused electricity caused Occupancy Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is by unaSended climate control, forgoSen lights and "phantom power"—saving hundreds of dollars on electricity bills and greatly reducing environmental monitoring certification for properties that takes into account a broad range of Energy impact. systems.
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and Environmental considerations. Since some states offer incentives for
How Magne*c Laundry technology works.
An Innova(ve Approach to Elimina(ng Chemicals in Your Home LEED certification, we offer the support services from LEED Accredited Imagine never having to buy laundry detergent again. Magne*c Laundry tech‐ Professionals in our network. The cost of the LEED coordination is nology works under a unique means of water maintenance through direct applica*on of magne*c force. Water has long been known as the "universal structured on a case-by-case basis. solvent". Magne*c Laundry incorporates powerful, specially calibrated magne‐ *sm to help alter the basic nature of water and increase its natural solvency.
How BLADE technology works.
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An Innovate Approach to Automo(ve Efficiency ASach BLADE to the tailpipe of your car and reduce emissions of CO2 up to 12%, capture toxic par*culate material, and increase fuel efficiency up to 12%.
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CASE STUDIES Leaders in Green Consulting Since 2002!
Green home in CT A HIGH-PERFORMANCE home in
TEMPLE SINAI RELEVANT PROJECTS
Monroe, CT pulled out all the stops with a high-
GROTON UTILITIES - GROTON CT. This HIGH-PERFORMANCE project in Groton, CT, was developed as a long term Commercial Performance Program for Groton Utilities. The project included core and envelope redesign with solar panels as an alternative power source. This project was developed by environmental architect, Darek Shapiro, of Energy Independence Now, LLC in Stamford, CT, in conjunction with SGN.
TTD - Norwalk CT, Energy Independence Now, LLC, in
efficiency gas condensing boiler, radiant heat, super-insulated windows, reclaimed materials, certified wood, bamboo floors, EnergyStar速 appliances, low water usage faucets, formaldehyde-free insulation, low VOC caulks, glues, and paints, with passive solar heating and cooling. This project is 6 years old.
HIgh-Efficiency (98.1%) residential condensing gas boiler This heating system TUNE-UP in CT will recieve $1,500 back in state rebates, as well as
TTD - Energy Resellers Norwalk CT
up to 50% increased efficiency from the
conjunction with SGN, developed this large
previous boiler. This project, financed at 100%,
GREEN REMODEL complete with a new
also had a heat-on-demand feature super-
lighting system, improved heating and cooling,
efficient portable water heating.
and additional alternative energy solar PV systems. This project was designed with a full energy modeling package.
Groton Utilities
Full Core and envelope remodel.
Groton CT
Super Green Home in CT Monroe CT
High Efficiency 98.1% Efficient Gas Boiler Installed with rebates. Monroe CT
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REFERRALS What are fans are saying. Jeff Schneider
Eric Wenzel
“David Marks is a solid green professional. He worked with
“Peter is a leader
me on greening my synagogue and educating our staff on how
in the area of creative
to improve our environment and still save money. He paid
architecture and visual
attention to every detail and helped us every step of the way
appeal. His designs are
through the process of going green. We have a school on
stunning, but not
premises, so making sure our kids are healthy was a primary
avante-garde. His
goal in the process of going green. David is well versed on the
sense of business and new ideas
environmental health issues that affect kids. I would recommend
is refreshing. A great collaborator
David highly for every green effort and business endeavor.”
and contributor to any project that
January 21, 2009
needs creative juice!” January 5, 2009
Jeff Schneider hired David as a Green Consultant in 2007
Eric Wenzel , Founder and Director , Global PeaceWorks
Mark Halpert “With great interest I observed Peter do what he does best:
"I was very impressed. Impressed with your leadership, your introduction, your understanding of the project, and with your write-up...
Edward Solomon
facilitate high-level open peer reviews of companies and people
Joel Chadabe Executive Director Electronic Music Foundation
Co-President, Net@Work
in those companies. At the end of a few hours, there is a clearer
“David is an intelligent, hard working and honorable
and more open path for the business to start fresh and improve
individual. I have worked with David on numerous business
on itself. That's a hard job for someone to do well, delicately,
development projects and his participation was integral to the
keeping the big picture in mind. Peter is definitely a big picture
ensuing success. I would recommend David in any professional
person. We need more like him, dedicated to green objectives
capacity. Sincerely, Edward Solomon, Co-President Net@Work
and helping open people up to new ideas. I am pleased to know him as a friend and as a reliable, knowledgeable colleague.”
www.netatwork.com”
March 20, 2009 Marc W. Halpert , Owner , Your Best Interest LLC/e-giving/ www.greinvoice.com
Referral Contacts
CONTACT US
Green Street Construction Inc. Robert Politzer 68 East 131 Street Suite 600 New York, NY 10037 OFFICE 212-234-1027 FAX 212-234-1028 info@greenstreetinc.com
Shades of Green Network™ Marc Halpert at greinvoice PO Box 320048 Fairfield, CT 06825-0048 phone 203.373.0875
Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design LLC 20 Nassau Street, Suite 25 Princeton NJ 08542 609.924 5004
fax 203.549.0406
Energy Independence Now, LLC
Kinetic Sculpture Consultant: Rein Triefeldt,
Darek Shapiro
LLC. coachjeffschneider@me.com
email marc@greinvoice.com
New Jersey Office David L. Marks Co-Founder 201.984.3413 david@shadesofgreennetwork.com Shades of Green Network™ Connecticut Office
Jeff Schneider
23 Atlantic Street • Stamford, CT 06901 •
Peter van Geldern Co-Founder 203.278.6243 peter@shadesofgreennetwork.com
(203) 321-0222
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into August 24th, 2009 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Shades of Green Network, LLC, with offices at 421 Conrad Road, Englewood, New Jersey, 07631, (“SGN”), and Temple Sinai of Bergen County, with corporate offices at, 1 Engle Street, Tenafly, New Jersey, 07670-2842 (the “Client”). WHEREAS, the Client is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious institution located in the State of New Jersey; WHEREAS, the Client requires assistance in improving energy efficiencies within its physical structure for the purpose of reducing its energy usage and heating costs; and WHEREAS, SGN undertakes to assist the Client in its efforts to obtain an energy audit, and, subsequent to the energy audit, produce a proposal for work as client representative, as well as a request for proposal (RFP) document to be submitted to the SGN professional network in an effort to obtain bids for construction or installation work (each such company being a, “Bidding Company”), on the terms set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: I. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & FEES 1.
Client hereby retains SGN to provide consulting services as set forth herein.
1.2.
SGN, at no cost to Client, will assist Client in obtaining a professional energy audit to be provided by an independent third party.
1.3.
Client shall pay SGN the agreed upon consulting fee for work detailed as follows:
(a)SGN will work with Client to assess any energy audits in the capacity of Client’s representative in order to review said energy audits optimizing commercial energy and utility costs, vet work proposals, and offer assistance in prioritizing work in the best interest of the Client and its goals as detailed hereafter. (b)The “Initial Fee” of $2000 will be payable to SGN, one-half (1/2) $1000 upon execution of this document, and
the remaining one-half (1/2) $1000 upon the completion of a basic energy audit by SGN, and the creation of a phased work proposal document by SGN based on findings of the energy audit. The Initial Fee shall be apportioned for work as follows: (i) $1,000 to produce a proposal for work as client representative, as well as a request for proposal (RFP) document to be submitted to the SGN professional network to obtain bids for work. (c)The “Commercial Performance Coordination Fee” in the amount of 10% of total contracted work costs with a Bidding Company/ies or $2500, whichever is greater, shall be payable to SGN prior to work commencing and upon contract signing with Bidding Company/ies and final budget creation for proposed work. The Final Fee shall be apportioned for work as follows: production of an ROI report, assistance in prioritizing work, review of contracts and bids with each Bidding Company, and assistance in choosing the best work proposals. Any additional services not set forth in this agreement shall require a separate fee agreement between the parties and payment of fees in addition to the Initial Fee. II. INDEMNIFICATION & REPRESENTATIONS
2.1
The Client agrees to indemnify and hold the SGN harmless from all liability in relation to actions by the Client and from claims against the Client.
2.2
Each party understands and agrees that each Bidding Company is an independent entity and are not under the control of either SGN or the Client.
2.2
Client hereby represents that this Agreement and the services contracted for herein conform to the Client’s articles of organization, by-laws and other similar Client corporate governance documents and has been duly authorized in accordance with the procedures set forth in such documents.
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III. TERM & TERMINATION 3.
This Agreement shall, upon execution by the parties, commence on the Effective Date and remain in effect for a period of one (1) year thereafter. Notwithstanding the expiration or termination for any reason whatsoever, in the event that Client enters into an agreement with a Bidding Company during the term of this Agreement that survives such termination or expiration, SGN shall be entitled to the fees set forth in Section 1.3. IV. LAW
4. This Agreement, its validity, construction and effect shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New Jersey. All disputes, controversies, differences or questions arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or to the validity, interpretation, breach, violation or term thereof, will be finally and solely determined and settled by an arbitrator in Bergen County, New Jersey under American Arbitration Association rules applicable to agreements of this nature. V. MISCELLANEOUS 5 (a) All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the parties at their respective addresses set forth below, or to such other address as the party to whom such notice is directed shall have notified the other in writing. Such notices shall be deemed to have been duly given upon personal hand delivery, upon transmission by fax or five (5) business days after mailing by registered mail, with postage prepaid and return receipt requested. Notices given by fax shall be promptly confirmed by mail as above. (b) This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, commitments, offers, contracts and writings. No modification or amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and duly signed by the party to be bound thereby. (c) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different signatories, (including without limitation by electronic signature) on separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile transmission and delivered by facsimile transmission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representative as of the date set forth above. SGN:
By: _______________________
CLIENT:
By: ____________________
Name: David L. Marks Name: Co-President, Jane Gellman Client: Shades of Green Network, LLC Client: Temple Sinai of Bergen County New Jersey Date: 08/24/2009 Date:
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